Planit


Dietetics

Robert Gordon University

Content

YEAR 1
Applied Microbiology, International Food and Culture, Personal and Professional Development, Biological Foundations, Food and Nutrition, Biomolecular Science, Human Physiology.

YEAR 2
Metabolism, Food Science and Management Systems, Lifespan Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetic Assessment, Practice Placement, Sociology and Psychology, Pathophysiology and Diagnosis, Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus.

YEAR 3
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical Skills for Dietetics, Epidemiology and Public Health Nutrition, Practice Placement, Reflective Practice and Professional Development, Research Methods.

YEAR 4
Practice Placement, The Research Project, Enhancing Collaborative Practice, Evidence and Practice in Dietetics, and 1 elective module from the following; Applied Sports Nutrition, Global Health or Health Psychology and the Principles of Behaviour Change.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB including English or another English based subject, Chemistry and 1 from Maths, Biology, Environmental Science, Health and Food Technology, Human Biology or Physics plus English, Maths and Biology at National 5 at B (if not held at Higher).

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBCC including English or another English based subject, Chemistry (at B) and 1 from Maths, Biology, Environmental Science, Health and Food Technology, Human Biology or Physics plus English, Maths and Biology at National 5 at B (if not held at Higher).

You will need to attend a selection visit and interview.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MDiet

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

B401

Course Length

4 years

Department

School of Health Sciences

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.rgu.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General